This episode of Outrage Science Bites explores the link between outrage and extremism. Outrage is a powerful motivator that can lead to radicalization when it goes unchecked. The episode discusses how outrage can cloud our thinking, making it difficult to see nuances and leading to a black-and-white "us versus them" mentality. It emphasizes that not everyone is equally vulnerable to this process, highlighting the role of psychology. People with higher integrative complexity, the ability to recognize and integrate different viewpoints, are less likely to be drawn into extreme thinking. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making in resisting the pull towards extremism. It encourages listeners to foster these skills to navigate outrage and engage constructively with differing perspectives.
Extremism and Outrage - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 9
How outrage leads to radicalization.
Nov 09, 2024

Outrage Science Bites
I’m publishing one podcast episode per day again in the month of November 2024 as part of a challenge called NaPodPoMo. It stands for National Podcast Post Month. November is National Podcast Post Month, and the goal of the challenge is 30 podcast episodes in 30 days. These will be bite-sized episodes related to the Outrage Overload podcast, on various topics, such as describing scientific phenomena discussed on the show.
I’m publishing one podcast episode per day again in the month of November 2024 as part of a challenge called NaPodPoMo. It stands for National Podcast Post Month. November is National Podcast Post Month, and the goal of the challenge is 30 podcast episodes in 30 days. These will be bite-sized episodes related to the Outrage Overload podcast, on various topics, such as describing scientific phenomena discussed on the show.Listen on
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